DOJ Counters Tornado Cash Developer’s Motion To Dismiss – Details

The US Department of Justice has released a rebuttal to Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm’s motion to dismiss the criminal charges levied against him by the government. In a filing submitted on Friday, the DOJ rebuffed several arguments made by the defendant’s lawyers while nudging the court to ensure the case undergoes a proper trial. […] дальше »

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Franklin Templeton integrates P2P functionality for its on-chain government securities fund

Franklin Templeton's OnChain fund now allows BENJI token holders to perform peer-to-peer transfers, enhancing the digital asset ecosystem. The post Franklin Templeton integrates P2P functionality for its on-chain government securities fund appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Binance’s defense against SEC could be aided by Mango Markets case

Binance could strengthen its defense against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by drawing on an unrelated case. On April 26, Binance and related parties filed a government document from an unrelated case against Mango Markets exploiter Abraham Eisenberg, who was convicted by a jury on April 18. дальше »

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UK law enforcement given new powers to seize, destroy digital assets linked to criminals

The UK government enacted new laws on April 26 that grant the National Crime Agency (NCA) and police enhanced powers to seize, freeze, and destroy digital assets linked to criminal activities. The new measures aim to disrupt the financial networks of organized crime groups that increasingly exploit cryptocurrencies to launder money . дальше »

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US government appoints Sam Altman, other tech execs to newly established AI safety board

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) established an AI Safety and Security Board and named 22 members, comprising tech firm executives and other experts in the field, according to an April 26 press release. дальше »

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Franklin Templeton's Polygon move - Good news for MATIC's prices?

Franklin Templeton has tokenized a $380 million US government money fund on Polygon. Interest in Polygon NFTs plummeted. Polygon [MATIC] has seen some positive price movement over the courseThe post Franklin Templeton's Polygon move - Good news for MATIC's prices? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Binance wants the court to know US government’s position on USDC

The U.S. government’s arguments on stablecoins in an unrelated criminal case could bolster Binance’s position in its civil case with the SEC. дальше »

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Warren Flags Crypto Ties to Child Sexual Abuse in Letter to DOJ, Homeland Security

Leading crypto critic U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has asked U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland what tools the federal government needs to crack down on the use of digital assets to perpetrate child sexual exploitation, according to a letter she sent to the top U.S. law-enforcement official. дальше »

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Crypto mixing is ‘not a crime,’ says CryptoQuant CEO

The arrest of the founders of Samourai Wallet led to widespread concerns in the crypto community that the U.S. government was attempting to crack down on the industry. дальше »

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China’s former CBDC chief is under government investigation

China investigating Yao Qian, the former head of the Digital Yuan project. Local media reports say Yao is under probe for “violations of discipline and law. ” Yao Qian, a leading Chinese blockchain expert who previously spearheaded China’s Digital Yuan program, is reportedly under government investigation. дальше »

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Chinese ‘Crypto Dad’ faces government investigation

Yao Qian, the first director of CBDC development at China’s central bank, is reportedly under investigation for suspected law violations. дальше »

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British law agency gains enhanced crypto seizure powers

The UK government has enacted enhanced powers for the National Crime Agency and police to seize and freeze crypto used by criminals. The British National Crime Agency (NCA) will no longer be required to make an arrest before seizing crypto… дальше »

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Ex-Head of China's Digital Yuan Effort Facing Government Probe: Report

Yao Qian is reportedly being investigated for "violations of discipline and law." дальше »

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Franklin Templeton’s Tokenized Fund Enters Peer-to-Peer Transfer Era

Franklin Templeton's blockchain-based US government money fund token, BENJI, now offers P2P transfers. The post Franklin Templeton’s Tokenized Fund Enters Peer-to-Peer Transfer Era appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Franklin Templeton tokenizes $380 million US government money fund on Polygon, Stellar

Franklin Templeton has tokenized a $380 million treasuries fund on the Polygon and Stellar blockchains to enable peer-to-peer (P2P) transfers without intermediaries. The company has launched the Franklin OnChain United States Government Money Fund (FOBXX), offering shares as BENJI tokens. дальше »

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Franklin Templeton Upgrades $380M Tokenized Treasury Fund to Enable Peer-to-Peer Transfers

The feature helps to expand the utility of the Franklin OnChain U.S. Government Money Fund's BENJI token and make it more interconnected with the digital asset ecosystem. дальше »

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US Stablecoin Legislation Nears Approval: Rep. Maxine Waters

US Representative Maxine Waters, the ranking member of the Financial Services Committee, has suggested that bipartisan consensus is imminent regarding stablecoin legislation. This development underscores ongoing efforts across party lines and government agencies to establish a regulatory framework for digital assets. дальше »

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Crypto businesses in EU to conduct due diligence on customers

Crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) will now be monitored by the government according to new laws passed by the European Parliament. Approved on April 24, the new law aims to improve “due diligence measures and identity checks” for consumers. The framework encompasses all entities… дальше »

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Samourai Wallet Founders Arrested and Charged With Money Laundering

Federal prosecutors charges Samurai Wallet founders Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill with conspiracy to commit money laundering on Wednesday, as the U.S. government continues its approach to prosecuting crypto mixing tools that may be used by illicit actors and foreign governments to hide fund transfers. дальше »

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Presidential Candidate Kennedy Unveils Daring Plan To Put Entire U.S. Budget On Blockchain For Government Transparency

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Thailand SEC amplifies crypto crackdown; blocks unauthorized service providers

In a move to prevent cybercrimes, Thailand’s government has decided to block unlicensed cryptocurrency firms. Thailand enhances crypto regulation Thai SEC revealed the new measures following the 19 April Technology Crime Prevention & Suppression Committee meeting. дальше »

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Binance Exec's Wife Denies Report of Extradition to Nigeria

Nadeem Anjarwalla, who escaped Nigerian custody in March, could be extradited back to the country within the week, one local media outlet reported citing government sources. дальше »

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IRS Unveils Form Your Broker May Send Next Year to Report Your Crypto Moves

The U.S. Internal Revenue Services (IRS) has previewed what crypto investors' future tax form might look like when it finishes its much-debated rule on how cryptocurrency transactions should be reported to the federal government. дальше »

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Crypto Giant Binance Pays Hefty $2M Fine To Reignite India Foothold – Details

Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, reportedly seeks to re-establish its presence in the Indian market after being banned by the country’s local government earlier this year. дальше »

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UK Lawmakers Call for Govt to Develop Crypto, Blockchain Skills Pipeline

Member of Parliament Lisa Cameron called for the government to ensure that all stages of education and the workplace develop digital skills. дальше »

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UK wants to be a ‘global hub’ for crypto, but will it happen?

Britain’s last attempt, which included plans to create an NFT, ended in tears. Two years on, and there’s another big challenge on the horizon. The U.K. government has announced it’s taking another swing at fulfilling its ambition of transforming Britain… дальше »

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Norway Draws The Line: Crypto Mining Faces Ban Over Energy Usage

The Norwegian government has enacted a new law aimed at reining in the burgeoning industry of crypto mining. The law, disclosed in a report by local news outlet VG on Monday, signals Norway’s resolve to regulate and potentially shutter cryptocurrency mining operations within its borders. дальше »

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U.S. Senator expresses CBDC concerns, supports Bitcoin

U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn highlighted the personal privacy and government surveillance risks of Central Bank Digital Currencies and Bitcoin. дальше »

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Three major UK banks experimenting with tokenised deposits amid ‘Britcoin’ uncertainty

Barclays, Lloyds, and Citi banks experimenting with tokenised deposits. The trial aims to explore digital banking potential amidst the uncertain future of ‘Britcoin’. BIS’s Agora project and UK government support reflect the global push for advanced financial systems. дальше »

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Buenos Aires charges Worldcoin with consumer law violations, warns of $1.2 million fine

The provincial government of Buenos Aires has formally accused Worldcoin of violating consumer laws through “abusive clauses” in its user agreement. According to the notice, Worldcoin’s unfair agreement allegedly allows it to interrupt services without offering repair or reimbursement. дальше »

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UK to implement new crypto, stablecoin legislation by Q3

The British government plans to introduce new regulations for stablecoins and other crypto services, such as staking, exchange, and custody, by mid-year. дальше »

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Samsung secures $6.4B grant from US gov’t to expand chip manufacturing in Texas

Samsung just received a $6.4 billion grant from the US government to expand its chip manufacturing capacity in Texas. The post Samsung secures $6.4B grant from US gov’t to expand chip manufacturing in Texas appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Free Money? Polymarket Bet Pays 8.7% if China Doesn't Invade Taiwan

Betting against that outcome could yield almost 8x as much as Taiwan government bonds. Plus: Mideast turmoil barely changes presidential odds. дальше »

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Binance exec on the run: Nigeria government pursues extradition from Kenya

Nigeria’s tax agency filed charges against two Binance execs, who were later detained. But one of them has escaped. Government officials say they found him. дальше »

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US government tops global Bitcoin holdings with $15b in assets

The U.S. government is the largest Bitcoin holder among nations worldwide, with approximately $14.7 billion worth of BTC дальше »

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British Columbia cracks down on crypto miners, citing energy consumption

The Canadian government of British Columbia is advancing measures to regulate electricity consumption by cryptocurrency miners due to concerns about high energy use and limited economic benefits. On April 11, Josie Osborne, Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation,… дальше »

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Former Ethereum Adviser Intends to Sue U.S. Government for $9.6B Over Dropped Extortion Charges

The former Ethereum adviser has retained well-known civil liberties lawyer Alan Dershowitz to serve as a consultant on constitutional issues in the case. дальше »

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Binance 'Working Collaboratively' With Nigerian Government to Free Detained Executive, Compliance Chief Says

Binance is “working as collaboratively as we can” with the Nigerian government to secure the release of its jailed financial crimes investigations chief, Tigran Gambaryan, the exchange’s chief compliance officer Noah Perlman said Wednesday. дальше »

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New Zealand Crypto Policy Should Support Industry, Minister for Commerce Says

The country's "wait and see" approach to regulating crypto could risk New Zealand missing out on the benefits of industry developments, a government inquiry found. дальше »

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Former Ethereum advisor sues U.S. for $9.6b over dropped extortion charges

Steven Nerayoff, a former adviser to Ethereum, has initiated a lawsuit against the U.S. government, seeking $9.6 billion. дальше »

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Crypto price predictions: Nervos Network, Wormhole, BitBot

Cryptocurrency prices drifted upwards during the weekend as the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) liquidations continued. They also retreated after the federal government transferred $2 billion worth of Silk Road coins to Coinbase. дальше »

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XRP Eyes Mega Surge To High Prices As Ripple Readies To Storm $155 Billion Stablecoin Market

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Binance executive remains detained as Nigerian court postpones case

Crypto exchange Binance, currently facing criminal charges in Nigeria, notably lacked legal representation at its April 4 court hearing in the African nation. Instead, the hearing was only attended by its compliance chief, Tigran Gambaryan, who the Nigerian government has detained since the end of February. дальше »

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Another Seized $40 Million Bitcoin Moved by US Government

Bitcoin sell-off scare grows as US government moves new $40 million in BTC дальше »

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Circle CEO praises Ripple for launching own stablecoin on XRP

Jeremy Allaire, the CEO of stablecoin issuer Circle, has welcomed Ripple’s entrance into the market. Earlier today, crypto firm Ripple revealed plans to launch a stablecoin that would be 100% backed by US dollar deposits, government bonds, and cash equivalents. дальше »

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Ripple announces plans to issue USD-backed stablecoin

Ripple has just announced plans to launch its own stablecoin, news that has seen the price of XRP surge more than 6% amid market’s reaction. According to a press release on April 4, Ripple’s new stablecoin will be pegged 1:1 to the US dollar (USD) and be 100% backed by USD deposits, short-term US government […] дальше »

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Ripple, Developer Behind XRP Ledger, Enters Stablecoin Fray vs. Tether, USDC

The token will be "100% backed by U.S. dollar deposits, short-term U.S. government Treasuries and other cash equivalents." according to the company. дальше »

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Nigeria and Interpol collaborate to extradite Binance executive amid money laundering charges

The Nigerian Government has engaged the International Criminal Police Organization, Interpol, to facilitate the extradition of Binance executive Nadeem Anjarwalla, who is currently on the run, as reported by local media outlet Punch. дальше »

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Binance requests release of detained employee in Nigeria 

Binance has asked the Nigerian government to free one of its two arrested employees after the other reportedly escaped custody late last month.  дальше »

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Binance Says Compliance Exec Detained in Nigeria Has No Decision-Making Power at Firm

Tigran Gambaryan should not be held responsible in ongoing talks with Nigerian government officials, Binance said in a statement, as he and the exchange face tax evasion charges. дальше »

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